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APRIL 2021 | Nissan/Iyar 5781 | Vol. 47 No. 7
For Our Families
Temple is here—
to nurture, celebrate and cheer you on.
COVER STORY PP. 12-14
YOM HASHOAH,
YOM HAATZMAUT AND LIVE FROM THE LIVING ROOM
YOM HAZIKARON SHAVUOT CONCERT SERIES
P. 15 P. 16 P. 19
CLERGY MESSAGE
Shelter from the Storms,
and the Courage to Face Them
O
n February 15th, we woke up to behind us, to deny the seriousness of it, and delve back into a
clocks flashing, a sign of interrupted kind of relative normalcy. Our Passover seder plates are tucked
electricity. I didn’t need the flashing away in our closet and the epic story of our Exodus already
clocks to tell me this had been so, as I was recited. But the mental and spiritual imprints of our experiences
up most of the night with each blackout. On and stories create a deeper sense of knowing, and before us, an
Monday morning, we assumed the rolling opportunity to transform that knowing into action. Moses, or any
Rabbi Kimberly
would continue and carried on with our of our matriarchs and patriarchs, are not fixed in the past or at
Herzog Cohen
day, looking forward to playing in the snow, our seder tables — they are the remembering, the knowing, that
snuggling by the fire, and digging through the garage to find my can grow within us with each transformative experience.
cross-country skis — which I did use, to my delight. As we count the Omer, our advocacy work for this years’
As the day wore on, delight started to turn to a growing sense Texas Legislative session is in high gear. We have an opportunity
of dread as the temperatures dropped steadily in our house. Still, to raise our voices with Reform congregations across the state,
we were hopeful that the heat would kick on at some point that all centered around our Jewish values. This sacred work is for
evening. But it didn’t. We wrapped the kids in layers and hats all ages — for example, our Temple teens are leading the way
under a massive pile of blankets, and soon they drifted off into a on the issue of criminal justice reform. If you are interested in
fitful sleep. The thermometer indicated the temperature inside becoming more involved, we can connect you to our chairs of
was 52 degrees and dropping each hour. We realized it would advocacy, Alice Barnett and Larry Ginsberg. Working for systemic
likely be in the low 40s by morning. Time to leave. change is one way we honor our commitment to the Jewish value
And leave we did, packing sleepy children into the car, that each and every person counts. Gathering with people from
driving through silent snow-covered streets to our friends in the diverse communities, affirming our moral responsibility, and the
neighborhood who were so very generous to open their home courage to act accordingly, don’t begin or end with a crisis or
to us and fortunate to have continuous electricity and water. with a legislative session. These are practices that are ongoing
All in all, my family and I made it through the February freeze and ever in need of our honest reflection.
unscathed. And yet, for some of you and many still, for huge And with these sparks of change and hope, we create light
swaths of our neighbors in Vickery Meadow and across the city within the physical and spiritual darkness, not only within the
and state, this was and still is a shattering reality layered on the world, but within our souls, within our bodies, the dwelling
past year of shattering realties. places for the Divine.
Now we find ourselves in the Jewish practice of counting the
Omer, which began the second day of Passover and extends to
the holiday of Shavuot. Now more than ever, this spiritual practice
serves as a reminder of what really matters. What really counts.
The practice of counting the Omer is about remembering
what is within and beyond our control. Remembering that basic
survival — running water, heat — isn’t something to take for
granted. Remembering that the critical support of community
helps us endure. Remembering that we have deeper reservoirs of
spirit and strength than we ever thought possible. Remembering
that being vulnerable is another form of courage. And
remembering that speaking truth to power is our legacy.
We all need these markers of remembering because it is so
easy to forget. Now that it is warm enough outside to wear t-shirts
and shorts, it’s tempting to just pretend the February freeze is
2 The Window | APRIL 2021
WITHIN OUR WALLS SYSTEMIC RACISM IN ACTION
AND BEYOND CHANGE
Redlining
An illegal practice in which a mortgage lender denies
loans or an insurance provider restricts services, often
because of the racial characteristics of the applicant’s
PRIVILEGE neighborhood. The term is named for the red marks on
maps used to outline mixed-race or African- American
neighborhoods. This legacy affects not only economic
ACTION status but also health and well-being. A 2020 study by
RACISM the National Community Reinvestment Coalition, the
University of Wisconsin/Milwaukee, and the University of
BIAS Richmond finds that the practices of redlining, segregation
and disinvestment result in chronic disease and premature
death in high-minority neighborhoods.
Questions for consideration:
•H
ow do our past legalized racist practices, even if
Temple Emanu-El is committed to becoming an antiracist
abolished on paper, effect populations of color today?
congregation. Over the next several months, we are •E
ven though redlining as an open practice is illegal,
sharing a glossary of terms studied in our Facing Our how can it effect people on a psychological level by
activating implicit bias and internalized racism?
Truths groups, as well as framing questions on the topics.
•H
ow does past redlining still impact communities
of color?
April contents
3 10
Clergy Message 2
Our Community 4
Yoga Emanu-El 4
Antiracist Board of Shabbat Services 5
Congregation Trustees Siddur Presentation 5
Temple Book Club 5
8 15
Annual Fund
Goin’ to the Delivery Room
Psalms for a Pandemic
WRJ Events
6
6
6
People
Crucial Conversations 7
Spotlight
Temple Cares 7
9
Weathering 19
HUC Connect
Contributions
Back Cover: Archives
7
17
the Storm Live from the
Living Room Returns!
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COMMUNITY
OUR COMMUNITY
BECOMING B’NAI MITZVAH NEW & RETURNING IN MEMORIAM
MEMBERS Rosalie Cinnamon Alexander
Irwin “Irv” Arthur Barath
Elizabeth Ball & David, Charles & Amelia Father of Jacob Barath
Molotsky Herschal Sanford Baum
Matt, Vivian & Stella Barron Brother of Harriet Silverman
Kenneth & Rebecca Bruder Barbara Bierner
Patsy Fagadau Mother of Lara Bierner and Jonathan Bierner
Reese Elizabeth Howard | April 3 Lillian Kate Pitluk | April 17 Sister of Steve Simon and Mark Simon
Daughter of Debra and Ted Howard Daughter of Kimberly and Adam Pitluk Blair, Eric & Henry Freedman
Edith Urman Zanville Feldman
Greenhill School St. James Intermediate School, Murrels Inlet, S.C. Kate Gutnikov Reed , Howie & Ellis Reed Mother of Dr. Rose Lyn Zanville
Tikkun Olam: Jewish Family Service Tikkun Olam: North Texas Performing Arts, Feed My Will, Abby, & Lauren Hancock Abraham Goldfarb
Starving Children, North Texas Food Bank Sam & Jessica Iola Husband of Barbara Goldfarb
Claudia Lampert Frankel, Brian & Wes Frankel Father of Mark Goldfarb, Gail Ahl and
Daniel, Aimee & Bryanna Luterman June Penciu
Esteban, Lauren & Olivia Mariel Evelyn Hyman
Mother of Robert Hyman
David Nibert, Sophie & River Nemes
Harriet Levine
Betsy Rosen & Charles Goode Mother of Ed Levine and Robin Harrop
Kai and Nathalie Blue Baron | April 10 Joshua, Sharon, & Levi Skolnick Sister of Carol Needleman
Children of Lisa Blue Baron and Fred Baron, z”l Maya Joy Menon | April 22 Catherin, Sam, Sophie, Sam & Eli Susser Dr. Julius Louis Mendel
The Hockaday School Daughter of Mandy Ginsberg and Madhu Rajendran Lisa & Zachary Tobolowsky Anna Nadel
Tikkun Olam: North Texas Food Bank Hockaday School Mother of Rose Lumry
Alison Yang , Nicholas & Rachel Ragovis
Tikkun Olam: Donation of feminine hygien products
to girls in need Lisa Yanoksky, Jakob & Ilya Hochendoner Jonathan Shulman
Brother of Cathy Shulman
Maxine “Mickey” Warsaw
Mother of Lori Warsaw, Wendi Badgley and
Cindy Cohen
Russ Weiler
Brother of Zara Westbrook
Sarah Sophia Menendez | April 10
Daughter of Paula and Douglas Menendez
Shelton School Greyson Bowers | April 24
Tikkun Olam: Meals on Wheels for Pets Son of Sharon and Mike Bowers
Greenhill School
Tikkun Olam: Greyson’s Gear for Good, collecting
new and slightly used sports equipment for the
Boys & Girls Club of Dallas
Talia Amy Fisher | April 17
Daughter of Sarah and Michael Fisher
Ann & Nate Levine Academy
Tikkun Olam: North Texas Food Bank
Evan Israel | April 24
Son of Elizabeth and Joel Israel
Frankford Middle School
Tikkun Olam: Jewish Family Service Yoga Through
A Jewish Lens
BABY NAMINGS ADULT B’NAI
Lucas Dylan Kesten
son of Rebecca and Jason Kesten MITZVAH
Elliott James Iola Join certified yoga instructor Debbi K. Levy for
Cindy Ely
son of Jessica and Sam Iola this weekly online live session on Facebook.
CONVERSION Tuesdays at 4pm | April 6, 13, 20, 27
Jessica, Benjamin, Eli and Katherine Saul
Contact: Rachel Tucker, rtucker@tedallas.org
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PRAYER AND COMMUNITY
All services are online; access links will be given in the congregational email the Thursday prior to the service.
Passover 6:15pm 6:15pm Saturday, April 24
Rabbi Kimberly Herzog Cohen Rabbi Kimberly Herzog Cohen 10:30am
Friday, April 2 Rabbi Debra Robbins Rabbi David Stern Rabbi David Stern
6:15pm Cantor Vicky Glikin Cantor Leslie Niren Cantor Leslie Niren
Board Installation Shabbat
Rabbi David Stern Saturday, April 10 Saturday, April 17
Cantor Vicky Glikin 10:30am Emor
10:30am
Rabbi Kimberly Herzog Cohen Rabbi Daniel Utley Leviticus 21:1-24:23
Saturday, April 3 Hallie Weiner, Cantorial Intern Randy Pearlman, Cantorial Soloist
10:30am Friday, April 30
Passover Festival
Service and Yizkor 6:15pm
Rabbi Kimberly Herzog Cohen
—
— Senior Send-off
Cantor Vicky Glikin Tazria—M’tzora Rabbi David Stern
Acharei Mot—K’doshim
Leviticus 12:1 – 15:33 Rabbi Kimberly Herzog Cohen
Leviticus 16:1 – 20:27
Cantor Leslie Niren
Friday, April 16 Friday, April 23
Sh’mini 6pm 6:15pm
Leviticus 9:1 – 11:47 Sababa/3-6 Shabbat Siddur Ceremony
Rabbi Amy Ross
Rabbi Kimberly Herzog Cohen
Friday, April 9 Ian Simpson, Songleader
6pm Rabbi Daniel Utley
Tot Shabbat Cantor Vicky Glikin
Rabbi Amy Ross
Ian Simpson, Songleader
Siddur
presentation Temple Book Club
April 23 The Temple Book Club meets virtually on the
first Monday of the month at 2pm. To sign up
and receive Zoom links, contact Anjelica Ruiz
The congregation is invited to join us on Zoom
at aruiz@tedallas.org.
for a blessing for families on the B’nai Mitzvah
journey. During Shabbat services on Friday,
April 5: “Strangers and Cousins,”
April 23, parents of upcoming B’nai Mitzvah Regan, Sandler and Patrick Fitzgerald by Leah Hager Cohen
students will give a copy of Mishkan T'filah,
our prayer book, to their child, symbolizing
an exciting step in the process of learning
and community. Students will use this prayer
book during their B'nai Mitzvah preparation, June 7: “Rachel’s Legacy,”
as well as on the day of, when they lead the by Julie Thomas
congregation in prayer, reflection, and study.
Chloe and Lauran Weiner
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COMMUNITY
WRJ EVENTS Mazel tov on the expectation
For Zoom links to all events, of a new member of the
see tesisterhood.org family! Learn how to navigate
Jewish parenthood and meet
Mondays, April 5 and 19, other couples in the process
5pm in this course taught by Jewish
Sister Social educator Rachel Utley.
Unwind and sip a favorite
beverage during this happy The class is limited to
hour with your Women of 10 couples.
Reform Judaism sisters. Sundays, April 11, 18, 25
and May 2, 9-10:15am
Thursday, April 15, 7pm on Zoom
Daughters of Abraham Register: participate.tedallas.
This interfaith group seeks to enhance
org/deliveryroomspring21
understanding of the cultural and spiritual
similarities and differences among Jews, Contact: Erika Purdy-Patrick,
Christians and Muslims. epurdy-patrick@tedallas.org
Topic: Our Purpose — Why Are We Here? Jay Brown and Jennifer Gurevitz, with Abe, Delivery Room Class of 2020!
Contact: Leah Beth Kolni,
leahbkolni@gmail.com
Sunday, April 18, 11am
Meditation
Kick off your week with a
guided meditation by Roz
Katz, a meditation leader
certified by the Institute for
PSALMS FOR A PANDEMIC
Jewish Spirituality. Thursdays in April, 9-9:45am on Zoom
Thursday, April 29, 7pm The Psalms speak to people of faith across generations, give voice
Jewish Art Studio Tour to the varied emotions of the ongoing pandemic, as well as the
The Texas Jewish Arts Association will take holidays and observances of this month. Join Rabbi Debra Robbins
us on a tour of a few local art studios. Learn and a diverse group of learners in this special class. Bring a pencil
how the organization was founded by several and some paper and be prepared to turn on your video so we can
Temple members. be in conversation with one another.
April 1: PSALM 81 FOR THURSDAYS
April 8: PSALM 13 FOR YOM HASHOAH
April 15: PSALM 122 FOR YOM HAATZMAUT
April 22: NO CLASS
April 29: PSALM 67 FOR COUNTING THE OMER
Contact: Rachel Tucker, rtucker@tedallas.org
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COMMUNITY
Temple Emanu-El is again partnering with the Dallas Holocaust
and Human Rights Museum on Crucial Conversations:
Confronting Antisemitism, beginning May 6. This four part series
is designed to increase understanding on the origins and history
of antisemitism; to discuss the recent increase in antisemitism
globally; and to identify steps that can be taken to confront and
disrupt antisemitism. Details to come!
May 6: Starting the Conversation
The HUC World at
June 3: Antisemitism in the United States
July 1: Global Antisemitism
August 5: Combating Antisemitism
your Fingertips
Temple Emanu-El is proud to partner with the Hebrew
Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion for HUC Connect,
an online series on compelling topics. Here are two
highlighted programs for April. For information or to register,
visit huc.edu/huc-connect-2021.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7, 11:30am
Temple Cares Opening the Ark:
GRIEF SUPPORT Bringing a Lost Polish Synagogue to Life
Tuesdays, April 14 and 27, 11:30am-1pm on Zoom
Contact Meredith Pryzant at mpryzant@tedallas.org for more Abby Schwartz, Director, Skirball Museum
information about group and/or Zoom link.
Participate in a tour of the Skirball Museum’s exhibition of
Shmuel Polin’s full-size replica of an Aron Hakodesh (holy ark)
PANDEMIC RELATED ONGOING SUPPORT from Sidra, Poland, that was destroyed by the Nazis.
We are grateful that Jewish Family Services continues to
provide ongoing opportunities for group support related to the
pandemic. For more information, see tedallas.org/community/
TUESDAY, APRIL 27, 5pm
mental-health-resources.
The World of the Cairo Genizah: Jews of Medieval
NO BARRIERS Islam
Finances should never be a barrier to participation in Temple
life. Confidential financial assistance is available for most Jennifer Grayson, Ph.D., HUC/Cincinnati and
Temple events, tuition and dues. Xavier University
Temple clergy and staff are available to support members For centuries, Jews in medieval Cairo deposited their used
of our community dealing with mental and physical health writings in their genizah, a storage chamber for sacred books
issues. Please reach out to us if you or a friend or family that are no longer usable. Explore how this treasure trove of
member is dealing with COVID-19, depression, addiction, documents can help to shed light on the everyday lives of the
grief, cancer, chronic conditions, infertility, mobility issues, Jews of the medieval Islamic world. Temple Emanu-El has a
housing transition, job loss or other conditions. genizah at the cemetery. Please feel free to bring no-longer-
need prayer books to the reception area at Temple, in care of
Contact: Meredith Pryzant, Director of Member Support, Anjelica Ruiz, or contact her at aruiz@tedallas.org.
mpryzant@tedallas.org or 214.706.0000, ext. 122.
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PEOPLE
MAH
NISHMAH
What’s Up?
Brrr and Bring it On!
Brotherhood Zoom meeting
The winter storm couldn’t dampen
the spirit of tikkun olam or holiday
celebration at Purim.
The Ross family delivers supplies to Conrad High School in Vickery Meadow. Drive thru Purim Carnival
Purim mishloach manot: Bob, Geula and Chloe LaGrone HIAS Shabbat with Mark Hetfield
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COMMUNITY
Weathering
the Storm
W hen the winter storm arrived in February, Temple reached
out. Whether it was checking in with our congregants or
with our neighbors in Vickery Meadow, Temple didn’t forget.
And the work continues. We value all the ways you show your
hearts to those in need and hope that your homes continue to
provide safety, shelter and blessing.
Connect-a-Thon: Checking in with
One Another
A total of 36 volunteers and 17 Temple staff made 887
calls to members identified as living alone or in need of
additional support.
Member-to-Member
A directory of 16 member-to-member resources was created to
help our community find access to professionals in the fields of
real estate and home repair. tedallas.org/repairing-the-world/ Supply Drive
temple-responds. If you would like to be added or have a name Faith partners Temple Emanu-El, Preston Hollow Presbyterian
to add, contact Julie Meyer, jmeyer@tedallas.org. and Park Cities Baptist Church coordinated a supply drive.
More than 25 full carloads were brought from Temple to
Literacy Achieves containing diapers, wipes, blankets, water and
Neighbors in need in Vickery Meadow
baby formula.
A total of 20 people volunteered in shifts at Literacy Achieves to
help our neighbors receive basic necessities.
Financial Support
Some 104 people contributed to Temple’s Disaster Relief
Fund, and others contributed directly to individual organizations
in need.
What You Can Do
• Join our Temple Responds Facebook group for updates on
immediate needs.
• Volunteer in the Jill Stone Community Garden to help grow
and harvest food for the Vickery Meadow Food Pantry.
• Consider a financial donation to help deal with continued
relief including rent and utility bills, participate.tedallas.org/
disaster-relief-fund
• Volunteer at any of our partner agencies in Vickery Meadow by
contacting Debbie Fuqua, dfuqua@tedallas.org.
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The Decision Makers
We welcome our slate of new members of the Board of Trustees, who have come to their roles from diverse Jewish backgrounds
and experiences at Temple. The short bios on these pages include representatives of both the Board and Executive Committee
who were scheduled to be elected at the March 30 Annual Meeting of Temple Emanu-El.
Mahjong, reading with my Professional life: Residential Professional life: CPA, last
neighborhood book club and real estate year I started my own
visiting out-of-state family. Temple involvement: ECEC company geared to helping
When I’m not at Temple I… small businesses
play Candy Land, Connect 4 Temple involvement: ECEC,
and Jenga with my family! Budget Committee, Family
Engagement Initiative
ALICE BARNETT When I’m not at Temple I…
Background: From Long am likely at one of the girls’
Island, New York; Temple soccer games.
member since 1993, J.D from
MARY LEE BRODER
New England School of Law
Background: From New York
and LLM from Georgetown
City, Temple member since
University; married to Bill,
mother of 3 adult daughters
1990, Emory University, DEIDRA CIZON
Northwestern University, Background: From Fort Worth,
Professional life: Retired
married to Michael, mother of member of Temple since 2000,
attorney; active board member
2 adult children Texas Wesleyan University;
of nonprofit organizations
Temple involvement:
Professional life: I have my own mother of 3 adult sons and 6 NANCY RIVIN
company, Identitylink, which grandchildren Background: From Sioux
Advocacy team of Social
provides personal marketing Professional life: Former City, Iowa, Temple member
Justice Committee
services to students and Communications Director for 21 years, UT-Austin, Loyola
When I’m not at Temple I…
professionals. Genesis Women’s Shelter University, University of North
enjoy biking, hiking and travel
Temple involvement: Temple involvement: Texas, mother of 2 adult sons
Development, Annual Fund, Social Justice Committee, and stepmother of 2 adult
Board of Trustees, Vickery Meadow Food daughters, grandmother of 6
Executive Committee Pantry volunteer, Jill Stone Professional life: MBA,
When I’m not working I… Community Garden librarian, retired Director of
love traveling and summers at When I’m not at Temple I… Libraries and Adult Jewish
our beach house in New Jersey enjoy reading, gardening and Learning at Temple
cooking. For NCJW I co-chair Temple involvement:
LAURYN BLOOM the West Dallas Project. Jill Stone Community
Background: From Miami, Garden, Cinema Emanu-El,
Temple member since 2009, Nominating Committee,
UT-Austin McCombs School Just Congregations, Civic
of Business, married to Jason, Engagement, Annual Fund,
mother of 2 When I’m not at Temple I…
Professional life: Retired CPA
Temple involvement:
LIZ CHALFANT read, bake, knit, do puzzles,
exercise, help out with the
Background: From Dallas,
Youth Learning + Engagement grandkids and volunteer.
Committee, Community Movers
UT-Austin, Temple member KATRINA GROSS
since 2011, married to Alex, Background: From Rockwall,
When I’m not at Temple I…
mother of 2 Temple member since 2007,
drive my daughter around!
Texas Tech, married to Geoff,
Plus practicing yoga, playing
mother of 3
10 The Window | APRIL 2021BOARD OF TRUSTEES
JONATHAN ROLLINS SALLY W. ROSENBERG DAVID STEINFIELD LOUIS R. (RANDY)
Background: From Providence, Background: From Dallas, Background: From WINSKI
Rhode Island, Temple Hockaday and SMU, member Philadelphia, Temple member Background: From Michigan
member since 1998, Princeton of Leadership Dallas ’06, for 32 years, Temple University, City, Indiana, Indiana
University, Harvard Graduate lifelong Temple member; married to Arlene, father of 1 University, member of Temple
School of Design, married to married to Rick, mother adult son 40 years, married to Linda,
Pam, father of 1 adult daughter of 2 adult children and Professional life: Executive father of 3 adult children,
Professional life: Architect grandmother of 1 recruiter, celebrating 30 years grandfather of 6
focusing on projects for Professional life: Retired of Steinfield Search Group Professional life: Real estate
education, nonprofit Director of Service Learning this month investment and development,
organizations and historic and Community Service for Temple involvement: work with Japanese
preservation and Greenhill Employment resource Zoom construction companies
adaptive reuse. Temple involvement: Service sessions, Prayer Project, Temple involvement: Talmud
Temple involvement: House Projects chair for Social Justice Brotherhood, Facing Our classes, grounds and building
& Grounds (now Facilities), Committee Truths, Annual Fund, Caring maintenance, Temple Emanu-
Library and Archives Working When I’m not at Temple I… Congregation, Wise Aging El Choir, Brotherhood
Group, Our Temple | Our am volunteering and playing When I’m not at Temple I… When I’m not at Temple I…
Future, Space Planning pickleball! keep up with friends, ride golf, play the guitar and study
Task Force my bike, practice yoga and Japanese.
When I’m not at Temple I… meditation, read.
enjoy travel and photography
(preferably in combination,)
cycling and building furniture.
LINDA SHEFF
Background: From Houston, LINDA WIMBERLY
member of Temple 1994- PETER WEINSTOCK Background: Born in
2002 and since 2011, Tulane Background: From Jericho, Oceanside, New York and
University undergrad and New York, SUNY Albany, grew up in Dallas, Temple
MIKE ROSEN UT-Austin (MBA), married Duke University Law School, member for 18 years, UT-
Background: From Dallas, to Mike, daughter of Richard member of Temple for 25 Austin, married to Ken,
lifelong Temple member, Friedman of Houston, who years, married to Hilarie, mother of 2 sons
UT-Austin, married to Shelley, turns 95 this month! father of 2 adult children and Professional life: Attorney
father of 2 adult children, Professional life: CPA, retired grandfather of 1 Temple involvement: ECEC,
grandfather of 2 tax manager Professional life: Attorney YL+E
Professional life: Family Temple involvement: Adult Temple involvement: Pre-School When I’m not at Temple I…
business, Rosen Systems, Education Endowed Lecture (now ECEC), Development volunteer at Greenhill and
industrial auction and Series chair, Music, Arts & Committee Jonathan’s Place and work
appraisal company Culture, The Well co-chair, When I’m not at Temple I… with various organizations to
Temple involvement: Facing Our Truths enjoy running, mountain- increase COVID-19 vaccination
Just Congregations, When I’m not at Temple I… climbing, travel and reading. registration for high-risk
Sh’ma Emanu-El exercise daily including yoga, populations in South Dallas
Pilates and personal training.
APRIL 2021 | The Window 11Together, Stronger than Ever
From well-being to social justice to just having fun, Temple says hineini to families
As we pass the one-year anniversary of living with the pandemic, can we hear it for families? For parents who have spent a year
reinventing every aspect of life as we knew it, and staying cheerful while doing so? (Ok, at least most of the time!) To kids who
miss their friends, routines, camp. To deferred parties; to, drive-by birthdays and drive-through carnivals. To Zoom fatigue and
when-will-it-be-over moments. And for some, illness and the loss of loved ones.
And out of the starting gate into year two, we’re not giving up. Our least favorite word in this new era is contactless. Because
it doesn’t apply to us, at least in the ways that matter most. On these pages you’ll find a variety of upcoming events and
opportunities for parents, kids and families. We can’t wait to see you!
Join Temple Emanu-El ECEC Parents’
Association for a virtual auction event,
featuring homemade craft cocktails by
Swill Merchants and New York comedian
Jeremy Pinsly.
Plus, enjoy auction night without having
to cook dinner. Pick up a dinner box for
four available after carpool pick up on
Virtual Auction Event April 21.
April 21 at 8PM
To purchase tickets and order dinner, visit
participate.tedallas.org/ecec-auction
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YL+E’S Got Talent
The YL+E Variety Show tradition continues on Zoom at 1pm on
Sunday, April 18 on the YL+E Facebook page. Students of all
ages will be showing off their talents and keep an eye out for
surprises along the way. Hosted by Songleader Ian Simpson.
Facebook.com/tedallasYLE
For information, contact Ian Simpson, isimpson@tedallas.org.
We’re YL+Excited!
We are gearing up for a great year of discovery, immersive Jewish experiences, engagement opportunities and
community-building. Full details available later this spring. For more information, contact Hannah Rubin-Schlansky,
hrubin-schlansky@tedallas.com
Teens: Don’t equivocate,
advocate!
We are calling on all Temple teens to join our advocacy group
Senior Send Off
and partner with Jewish teens across Texas as we speak out
for Justice.
Shabbat
Hats off to the Class of 2021!
Throughout this spring, we will be hosting virtual lobbying Shabbat Evening Service
meetings with Texas state representatives and senators to lobby April 30, 2021, 6:15pm on Zoom
in favor of the George Floyd Act and other reforms to the
Criminal Justice System that have bipartisan support. Interested? The Shabbat service will feature the voices of 12th
Contact Rabbi Dan dutley@tedallas.org or Shira Stevenson graders as we offer them our blessing at this exciting
sstevenson@tedallas.org time. Temple wants to keep in touch with the outgoing
senior class. Please send updates on your plans to
Save the Date — Confirmation 2021 | Saturday evening, May 8 Erika Purdy-Patrick, epurdy-patrick@tedallas.org.
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Parents: This is Hard and We’re Here to Help
As Temple continues to shine the April 11
light on mental well-being, adults PAMELA SCHULLER, comedian and inclusion expert
of all ages are invited to join Rabbi What teens want their parents to know and skills for talking
Debra Robbins as we learn from to kids about mental well-being. One of Pamela’s recent
national experts how to care for endeavors is HereNow, a teen-led community for mental
ourselves and others. health and wellness. Temple is shining the light on the
HereNow app as a powerful resource for teen mental well-being. See below for more
Each session will include time for opportunities to interact with this dynamic speaker!
questions and reflection on our
own lives. April 25
GRANT HALLIBURTON FOUNDATION, an organization
“All our guests are attuned to the promoting awareness of and providing resources for
needs parents have for supporting mental wellness
kids, and that adult children have Speaker Vanita Halliburton is co-founder and executive
for supporting their parents at this chairman of the Grant Halliburton Foundation, a non-profit
especially difficult time,” says established in 2006 following the suicide death of her son, Grant Halliburton. Vanita is
Rabbi Robbins. a frequent speaker on youth mental health and suicide prevention
All sessions will be held from May 2
10-11:15am on Sundays. BETSY STONE, consultant, psychologist and adjunct lecturer at
Zoom links will be provided in Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion
Temple communications. This session, called “Post Traumatic Growth Syndrome,” will
consider the strengths, skills and beliefs we want to keep as
we progress into the next stage of living through Covid-19.
IN GRATITUDE: The series is made possible by a grant from the Katherine F. Baum Adult Education Fund.
The fund honors the memory of Kathi, a lifelong lover of learning.
Laughter and Lifelines:
Three Events with Pamela Schuller
Pamela Rea Schuller is known for Sunday, April 11, 10-11:15am
her use of storytelling, laughter and PARENT WORKSHOP
improvisation to inspire communities (details above)
to a new understanding of inclusion.
Pamela’s insight as a teen with the worst Sunday, April 11, 1pm
diagnosed case of Tourette Syndrome TEEN WORKSHOP
in the country will give you a glimpse A candid discussion about preparing for moments
of life behind the mask for those with of crisis and building your resilience crew.
disabilities. Appropriate for teens and
adults of all ages. The congregation is Wednesday, April 21, 7:30pm
invited to learn and laugh with Pamela ATiD WORKSHOP
in three compelling appearances over two weeks this month. Join Pam for a comedy and joke-writing
workshop with a focus on mental well-being.
14 The Window | APRIL 2021Commemoration, Remembrance and Celebration
Yom HaShoah, Yom HaAtzmaut and Yom HaZikaron
Temple will be participating in a variety of online observances marking solemn and
joyous historical anniversaries. Watch for details in Temple communications.
Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day Yom HaZikaron, Israel Day of Remembrance
April 7-8 April 13-14
Commemorating fallen soldiers and victims of terrorism
Temple will participate in Dallas community commemorations,
and music and reflection will be part of Shabbat services on Friday, Temple will participate in the Greater Dallas Yom HaZikaron
April 9. observance and will honor the memories of those who have
fought for Israel at the Kaddish on Friday, April 9.
Yom HaAtzmaut, Israel Independence Day
April 14-15
Deepen your connection to Israel through music and food in
this interactive celebration on Sunday, April 18 online at 6pm. Experience
an all-star concert featuring David Broza, Josh Nelson, Nefesh Mountain,
Chava Mirel, Rick Recht and others.
Reserve your free Israeli snack of two kinds of hummus, pita chips and
veggies prepared especially for this event, to enjoy during the show, at
participate.tedallas.org/israelifoodpickup
This performance is part of the Live From the Living Room concert series.
For more information on the series, see p. 19.
This program has been made possible in part by Israel Week 2021
Micro-Grant funding of the Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas.
APRIL 2021 | The Window 15ANNUAL FUND
TEMPLE EMANU-EL ANNUAL FUND
Spotlight on Bobby Gibbs Why does the synagogue matter to you?
Temple Emanu-El is a strong community that nurtures Jewish
values consistently with how I want to live my life. I look to our
The Annual Fund is the highest fundraising priority at Temple. congregation for inspiration and as a convener for action on living
The funds raised help make Temple the vibrant place that it is, those values.
and provide resources for unwavering help and support for
you and your loved ones. As Temple looks ahead to its 150th Why did you say “yes” to supporting the
anniversary, we take time to share stories with you of today’s Annual Fund?
engaged leaders who are helping to assure a strong tomorrow. I believe Temple Emanu-El enriches the lives of its members, the
Jewish community and Dallas as a whole. I'm proud to support the
Bobby Gibbs mission with my own contributions.
33, principal, Oliver Wyman,
volunteer for the 30s cohort
Tell us about your
involvement with Temple.
I've been a member for about six
years. I'm on the leadership for
ATiD [Temple’s 20s and 30s group]
and a former member of the Board
of Trustees.
Please join our Temple family in generously supporting The Annual
Fund, Temple’s most important annual fundraising initiative.
Let’s continue Creating Possibilities Together today.
Contribute today at tedallas.org/annualfund
Spark your Creativity at Shavuot
Sunday, May 16, 4-5pm on Zoom
Love the Stern Chapel Torah covers? You won’t want to miss this workshop
with their creator, Jeanette Kuvin Oren. On this holiday that celebrates
the Torah, she will guide us through a creative Shavuot experience with a
workshop that includes a teaching on the history of Jewish paper-cutting, a
studio tour — and a paper-cutting art class. Kits (including a fun dairy treat)
will be available for pickup at Temple for easy participation for all. Watch
Temple communications for registration information and more details.
Festival Service and Yizkor
Monday, May 17, 10:30am on Zoom
16 The Window | APRIL 2021CONTRIBUTIONS
GIFTS OF MEMORY, HONOR AND GRATITUDE
Tributes for Sustaining Temple
OUR Memory of Lillian Hammer Appreciation of Rabbi Dan Utley Memory of Martin Matyas GENERAL
By Barbara Jo & Geoffrey Crowley By Barbara Jo & Geoffrey Crowley By Linda & Michael Wolfson
CONGREGATION By The Family of Klara Zadernovskaya
Memory of James Hayden Memory of Jay Podolsky TEMPLE EMANU-EL GENERAL
DORA ARONSON HELPING By The Marguloff Famiies Bat Mitzvah of Lottye Lyle By Dotty & Lew Weinstein OPERATING FUND
Memory of Irene Jacobs By Phyllis Bernstein & Bill Weiss Memory of Barbara Rabin
HANDS FUND Support of Temple’s general programs
Distributions by Rabbi David Stern to By Beth & Dennis Jacobs Birth of Benjamin Utley By Suzie & Mike Allen and events
individuals in need of financial assistance, By Jacque & Matthew Jacobs By Beth & Jim Gold By Lynne Lipsitz Memory of Barbara Bierner
particularly in dire situations By Scott Jacobs By Beth & Dennis Jacobs Memory of Marlene Rapport By Elise Power & David Becker
By Sandi & Marshall Levy Honor of Cantor Leslie Niren By Chaundra & John Williams By Phyllis & Ron Steinhart
Memory of Barbara Bierner
By Kim & Avrum Schonwald By Samuel Bierner & Joseph Pinson By Julie Stone
By Cheryl & Randal Colen Memory of Ella Singer
By Gayle Johansen Memory of Eileen Lipsich Honor of Rabbi Debra Robbins By Beth & Howard Kaplan Memory of Ronald Blum
By Terri & Alan Greenspan By Samuel Bierner & Joseph Pinson By Lynda Kaufman & Mark Kutler
Memory of Ronald Blum Memory of Vic Trubitt
By Pam & Steven Pluss Memory of Jay Podolsky Marriage of Jacqueline Schornstein & By Carol Crosthwait Memory of Martin Coben
By Naomi Bloom & Family Jeff Capilouto By Maddy & Mark Unterberg
Memory of Allen Bogart Memory of Sylvia Margules Trugman
By Lynne Bogart Memory of Harold Power By Susan & David Capilouto By Stanley Dayton Memory of Carol Gene Waldman Cohen
By Lynne & Mark Rossow By Ronnie & Michael Schornstein By Barbi & Scott Cohen
Memory of Irene Jacobs
By Susan & Joel Litman Memory of Barbara Rabin TEMPLE EMANU-EL CEMETERY Memory of Stefani Eisenstat
By Phyllis Bernstein & Bill Weiss ANNE AND SAM KESNER CARING By Susan & Ken Bendalin
Memory of Enrique Rosenstock ENDOWMENT FUND
By David Rosenstock, M.D. Memory of David Rosenberg CONGREGATION FUND Distribution from the Temple’s foundation By Alyssa & Jeff Fiedelman
By Heidi & Ron Addlestone Assistance for Temple members through supporting the maintenance and By Stan Rabin
Memory of Eva Rosenstock
By David Rosenstock, M.D. Memory of Lorna Sheinfeld all phases of life including hospitalization, improvement of the cemetery grounds Memory of Evelyn Hyman
By Debbie & David Sheinfeld elder care, military service, mental health By Robert Hyman
Memory of Judith Charno Sanditen Memory of Beth F. Kahn
Memory of Martin Shosid challenges and grief Memory of Gregory Scott Hyman
By Audrey & Stanton Unell By Ethel Zale
By Beth & Jim Gold Memory of Lois Bernstien By Robert Hyman
Memory of Martin Shosid Memory of Flora Katz Leventhal
Memory of Ella Singer By Paula & Norman Feldman Memory of Irene Jacobs
By Larry Golman By Milton Leventhal
By Pam & Steven Pluss By Sanford Singer Memory of Barbara Bierner By Ann & Michael Gallant
Memory of Arno Weinstein
Memory of Dorys Sussman By Susan & Allyn Kramer Memory of Eugene Levin
Memory of Irene Warshaw By Helga & Gerardo Weinstein
By Lynne Bogart By Bobby Sussman Memory of Beth Brown By Margie Levin
Memory of Vic Trubitt By Adele & Steve Croft
Memory of Marcy Weil RABBI GERALD J. KLEIN MEMORIAL Memory of Ruth Novick
By Cheryl & Randal Colen By Lee Ann & Skip Collins Memory of Minnie K. Klibanoff By Michael Novick
By Lee Ann & Gary Silbert By Marty Mintz CEMETERY FUND
Memory of Merrill Wertheimer Beautification and improvements of the Memory of Tina Novick
By Terri and & Alan Greenspan Memory of Merrill Wertheimer Memory of Barbara Gail Mintz Temple Emanu-El Cemetery By Michael Novick
By Beth & Jim Gold By Marty Mintz Memory of Jay Podolsky
Anniversary of Carol & Robert Hirsh Memory of Aline (Steinman) Abrams
By Marcia Grossfeld Memory of Helaine Linda Rosen By Bess Hoffman
By Olga Strauss By Shelley & Jeff Becker
By Karen & Alan Hoffman By Jo-An Rosen
As a Contribution By Ellen Presby & Tom Mills Memory of Alec Becker Memory of Barbara Rabin
By Susan Colen Landau & Joel Landau Memory of Hymer Rosen By Arlene Lamark By Alyssa & Jeff Fiedelman
By The Wertheimer Family By Jo-An Rosen
Birthday of Lynn Behrendt Memory of Billie Goldberg By Jennifer Unterberg & Sara Danish
Memory of Klara Zadernovskaya Memory of Vicki B. Rosen
By Sister & Joel Steinberg By The Family of Klara Zadernovskaya By Julie & Michael Lowenberg Memory of Martin Shosid
By Jo-An Rosen By Lauren Merrill, Rachelle Levy, Andrea
Birthday of Shelly Galantar Appreciation of Cantor Vicky Glikin Memory of Irene Jacobs
By Ronna, Rob, Lisa & Chris Zelickman As a Contribution By Joyce & Alan Goldberg Malkin & Heather Romagnoli
By Rosalyn Shosid By Shirley & Robert Elfont By Stephanie & Dan Prescott
By The Larry Shosid Family By Marty Mintz Memory of Ella Singer By Amy & Dan Shusterman
SUSAN SALOM CLERGY GOOD By The Susan Shosid Bendalin Family By Elinore & Ben Brown By Pam & Richard Squires
WORKS FUND By The Karen Shosid Weinreb Family OUR TEMPLE AND Appreciation of Rabbi David Stern Memory of Bernie Slakman
Distributions to charitable organizations, Appreciation of Rabbi Kimberly CEMETERY By Arlene Lamark By Becky & Norman Slakman
individuals in need or community causes by Herzog Cohen
By Beth & Dennis Jacobs Memory of Louis C. Sonnentheil Jr.
Temple’s clergy ROSE MARION AND LEE H. BERG RABBI GERALD J. KLEIN By Joanne & Steve Levy
Memory of Aline (Steinman) Abrams By Jacque & Matthew Jacobs
By Scott Jacobs BUILDING FUND GARDEN FUND Memory of Esther Szor
By Fran, Jeff, Mollie & Dani Toubin Upkeep and maintenance of our Maintenance of the Klein Garden
By Nancy & Gary Silbert By Nancy & Jerry Szor
Memory of Lillian Bierner By Bobby Sussman historic building Memory of Minette Berman Memory of Vic Trubitt
By Deborah & Howard Haile Memory of Rosalie Alexander By Toni & Morey Silverman
Appreciation of Cantor Leslie Niren By Ray Ann & Mark Lerman
By Samuel Bierner & Joseph Pinson By Carol & Stuart Morse
By Sherilee & Richard Trubitt By Sanford Singer Memory of Mike Levy Memory of Marcy Weil
Appreciation of Rabbi Debra Robbins Memory of Barbara Bierner By Joanne & Steve Levy By Nancy Ungerman
Memory of Barbara Bierner By Bobbi & Richard Massman
By Samuel Bierner & Joseph Pinson By Susan & David Capilouto Memory of Ella Singer Memory of Merrill Wertheimer
By Ronnie & Michael Schornstein By Dr. & Mrs. Charles Plesofsky By Elinore & Ben Brown
By Joyce & Joe Rosenfield By Stephanie & Dan Prescott
By Sanford Singer Memory of Beth Brown By Cheryl & Lane Weitz
Memory of Madaline Broude By Laurie & Bob Berman
By Michael R. Levy
By Rosalyn Shosid ALEX F. WEISBERG LIBRARY FUND
By The Larry Shosid Family By Sherry & Ken Goldberg Purchases of Judaic books, publications and
Memory of Beth Brown By The Susan Shosid Bendalin Family By Rachel & Natan Yaker TEMPLE EMANU-EL
entertainment media
By Barbara Roseman By The Karen Shosid Weinreb Family Memory of Ethel Burstein ENDOWMENT FUND
By Ashley & Jeffrey Skibell Memory of David Jay Leibs Distribution from the Temple’s foundation
Appreciation of Rabbi David Stern By Leonard Gojer By Arlene Leibs
Memory of Stefani Eisenstat By Rosalyn Shosid supporting Temple’s programs
Memory of Jerry Ely Memory of Jerry S. Leibs
By Gary Eisenstat By The Larry Shosid Family By Louise Eiseman Memory of Max Brook
By Arlene Leibs By Dianne & Michael Bender
Memory of Jerry Ely By The Susan Shosid Bendalin Family Memory of Irene Jacobs
By Kim & Avrum Schonwald By The Karen Shosid Weinreb Family Memory of Max Pactor Memory of Beth Brown
By Ricky Kamins By Arlene Leibs
Memory of Joan Geiger By The Wertheimer Family By Dolores Walker
By Beth & Jim Gold
APRIL 2021 | The Window 17CONTRIBUTIONS
Memory of Eileen Lipsich SOCIAL JUSTICE Memory of Barbara Rabin PAUL LANDE SUMMER CAMP
By Lindsay & Jeffrey Steinberg By D rs. Cynthia Schneidler & James SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Memory of Martin Shosid HUNGER RELIEF PROJECTS Brodsky Scholarships for children to attend Jewish
By Mindi & Michael Kahn Collection of funds for hunger relief Memory of Esther Rosmarin summer camp
Memory of Merrill Wertheimer throughout the year, especially during High By Suellen & A.J. Rosmarin Memory of Nethie K. Lande
By Lindsay & Jeffrey Steinberg Holy Days and Passover Memory of Ella Singer By Sidney Lande
Birthday of Buddy Rosenthal Memory of Roger Asch By Barbara & Philip Einsohn By Sheri & Jack Vine
By Maddy & Mark Unterberg By Mindy & Rick Cohen Appreciation of Rabbi David Stern
Memory of Barbara Bierner By D rs. Cynthia Schneidler & James LOMDIM PROJECT
By Susan, Daryl, & Scott Beck Brodsky Support of an open and inclusive
MUSIC AND PRAYER By Claire & Paul Greenberg Birthday of Susan Bates community for YL+E children with
Memory of Bella Bernstein Bloom By Ruthie & Alan Shor special needs
MUSIC FUND By Jacque & Freddy Roberts
Enhancement of Temple music programs Birthday of Rabbi Nancy Kasten Memory of Harlan Holiner
Memory of Louis M. Bloom By Ruthie & Alan Shor By Joan & Marc Weyser
Memory of Aline (Steinman) Abrams By Jacque & Freddy Roberts
By Connie Rudick Birthday of Mark Margolis As a Contribution
Memory of Florence Gold By Ruthie & Alan Shor By Avi & Elsa Helton
Memory of Rosalie Alexander By Faye & Howard Polakoff
By Joanne Blum & Paul Dechow Birthday of Judy Markey
By Bonnie Glasgow & Simon Sargon Memory of Elsa Goldberg By Ruthie & Alan Shor MARTIN AND CHARLOTTE WEISS
By Suzi & Jack Greenman By Julie & Michael Lowenberg Birthday of Mark Masinter RELIGIOUS SCHOOL FUND
By Elizabeth Hirsch Memory of Dan Krause By Ruthie & Alan Shor Scholarships for YL+E fees, books and
By Sydney Reid & Joel Hedge By Helen Feldman additional expenses
By Joyce & Joe Rosenfield Memory of Jane Miller SOCIAL JUSTICE FUND FOR YOUTH Memory of Aline (Steinman) Abrams
By Connie Rudick By Helen Feldman EDUCATION By Barbara & Philip Einsohn
By Fay Skibell Schiff Memory of David Daniel Polokoff Support of worthwhile educational causes By Sara & David Gail
By Rosie Stromberg By Faye & Howard Polakoff for youth in need Memory of Rosalie Alexander
By Barbara Thorman
Memory of Barbara Rabin Memory of Aline (Steinman) Abrams By Carol & Robert Hirsh
By Miriam Vernon
By Carole S. Cohen By Beverly & Malcolm Bonnheim
By Jackie & Steve Waldman
By Sarah Yarrin By Claire & Paul Greenberg Naming of Ruth Ada Brodsky YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP FUND
By Barbara & Donald Zale Memory of Fannie Rachofsky By D rs. Cynthia Schneidler & James Financial assistance to families for
By Helen Feldman Brodsky participation in youth programs
Memory of Ronald Blum
By Lori & Bret Gerard Memory of Rose Rubenstein Memory of Roger Asch
By Mindy & Rick Cohen By Hilary & Donald Karchmer
Memory of Sybil Carsley YOUTH AND EARLY
By Lori & Bret Gerard Memory of Martin Shosid Memory of Beth Brown
By Connie Rudick
CHILDHOOD By Dena & Eric Frankfurt
Memory of Martin Coben EDUCATION
By Paddy & Barry Epstein Memory of Ella Singer Memory of Barbara Bubis
Memory of Joan Geiger By Betsy & Todd Teitell By Jan Watson
WILLIAM P. BUDNER YOUTH
By Connie Rudick Memory of Linda Steinberg Memory of David S. Bubis
By Betsy & Todd Teitell LIBRARY FUND By Jan Watson
Memory of Martin Greenberg Purchases of Judaic books and publications
By Wendy & George Palmer Memory of Ida M. Strasmick Memory of Hattye Bubis
for students
Memory of Irene Jacobs By Debbie Strasmick By Jan Watson
By Miriam Vernon Memory of Moe Kaplan
By Lori & Bret Gerard Memory of Dorothy Lehrman
By Roz & Art Kaplan
By Betsy & Todd Teitell Memory of Barrie Werba By Stephanie Ross
Memory of Julius Mendel By Helen Feldman Memory of Reva Rubenstein
Memory of Merrill Wertheimer EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION By Jan Watson
By Mindy & Rick Cohen
Memory of Martin Shosid By Connie Rudick CENTER (ECEC) FUND Memory of Max Wyll
Memory of Marvin Yost Support of ECEC programs By Jan Watson
By Jackie & Steve Waldman
By Cindie & David Kurtz Memory of Rosalie Alexander
Memory of Ella Singer
Memory of Harold "Sonny" Zweig By Andrea Wolf
By Lori & Bret Gerard WRJ
By Helen Feldman Memory of Ronald Blum
Memory of Merrill Wertheimer
Birth of Benjamin Utley By Ilene & Steve Sanders
By Paula & David Greenman
Memory of Beth Brown
FREDA GAIL STERN FUND
By Alisa & Jason Makler By Mindy & Rick Cohen Support of social action projects consistent
By Sally & Rick Rosenberg By Connie Rudick By Jackie & Jerry Bendorf with WRJ’s mission
By Amy & Dan Shusterman By Ann & Alan Bogdanow
By Rhonda & Robert Ginsburg Birthday of Ettie Weinberg
Birthday of Lynn Behrendt THE JILL STONE TIKKUN By Debbie Fuqua
By Julie & Michael Lowenberg Memory of Joan Geiger
OLAM FUND By Sara & David Gail
Support of Temple’s social justice programs YES FUND OF SISTERHOOD
including initiatives, advocacy, projects Memory of Hilda Wolf
ADULT PROGRAMS and lectures By Andrea Wolf Support of the Youth, Education and
Service program of Women of Reform
Memory of Ron Fiedelman Memory of Michael Alan Wolf Judaism
KATHERINE F. BAUM ADULT By Andrea Wolf
By Stacy & Stuart Simon Memory of Jerome Kasten
EDUCATION FUND Birth of Benjamin Utley
Support for adult education programs Memory of Arnold Kurtz By Miriam Cohen
By Cindie & David Kurtz By Sara & David Gail By Phyllis & Marty Mills
Memory of Martin Shosid
By Christell & Michael Baum Memory of June Tobolowsky Memory of Herschal Sanford Baum
By Paul, Judy & Dave Tobolowsky JEANETTE AND RAYMOND ISRAEL By Miriam Cohen
Memory of Vic Trubitt TEACHER TRAINING FUND
By Cindy & Alan Golman As a Contribution
PRISCILLA R. STERN MEMORIAL Funds for continuing education for YL+E By Liz Trame
teachers
LITERACY FUND
Support of literacy projects in the general Memory of Aline (Steinman) Abrams
and Jewish communities By Sally & Rick Rosenberg
Memory of Lois Bernstien As a Contribution
By Lynn & Mark Bernstien By Avi & Elsa Helton
18 The Window | APRIL 2021MUSIC AROUND EMANU-EL
B AC K BY
P O P U L AR
D E M A ND !
CO N C E RT S E R I ES
Bring the magic of Jewish music home when this popular series returns with
four great performances, including another super-fun parking lot concert.
Online: April 11, 18, 25 | Parking Lot Concert: May 2 | all 6pm
APRIL 11, 6pm on Zoom and
Facebook
Noah Aronson
This engaging and deeply thoughtful
musician’s performance promises to be
creative and playful with a side order
of soul.
MAY 2, 6pm
APRIL 18, 6pm on Zoom
IN PERSON & ONLINE
All-Star Yom Ha’atzmaut Celebration in
collaboration with Jewish Rock Radio Cantors Vicky Glikin and Leslie
Niren and Friends LIVE in concert
Featuring David Broza, Josh Nelson,
Nefesh Mountain, Chava Mirel, Join us in the Daniels Parking Lot
Rick Recht, Josh Warshawsky and others. or online for a fun concert for the
Register to pick up a free Israeli snack whole family!
at Temple to enjoy during the show. Advance registration is
More details on p. 15. required to attend in-person
at participate.tedallas.org/
parkinglotconcert2021
APRIL 25, 6pm on Zoom and
Facebook
Elana Jagoda and Saul Kaye
Elana blends an energetic folk-rock vibe
with passion for world music. Saul adapts
Jewish themes to a funky Delta blues idiom.
Don’t miss this husband-wife dynamic duo!
APRIL 2021 | The Window 19Periodicals
Time Sensitive Material
8500 Hillcrest Road | Dallas, Texas 75225
TEMPLE EMANU-EL
Founded in 1872 | 214.706.0000 | Fax: 214.706.0025 | tedallas.org
TEMPLE EMANU-EL CEMETERY
Jeff Friedman, Director of Cemetery Operations
3501 Campbell St. | 214.706.0000, Ext. 240 | Fax: 214.754.8088
TEMPLE WRJ BROTHERHOOD
PRESIDENT PRESIDENTS PRESIDENT
Jennifer Hoffman
Chris Cheniae Ivan Edelman
Rachel Newburn
MAIN NUMBER...................................................................... 214.706.0000
CLERGY
Rabbi David Stern.........................................................................214.706.0015
Rabbi Debra J. Robbins..................................................................214.706.0017
Rabbi Kimberly Herzog Cohen........................................................214.706.0026
Rabbi Daniel Utley........................................................................214.706.0026
Cantor Vicky Glikin........................................................................214.706.0018
Cantor Leslie Niren........................................................................214.706.0018
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Meredith Fried.......................................................................................Ext. 130
DEPARTMENT OF CONGREGATIONAL ADVANCEMENT A Hallowed Place
Sandy Diamond, Senior Director.......................................................... Ext. 198 The Temple Emanu-El Cemetery was established in 1884,
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION & ENGAGEMENT but its story began over a decade prior.
Rabbi Amy Ross, Senior Director................................................ 214.706.0020 In June 1872, a young Jewish man died in Dallas. He was a
THE WINDOW stranger, but the then-small Jewish community felt it was their
Erica Drogoszewski, Director of Brand Marketing & Communications.............Ext. 136 responsibility to give him a proper Jewish burial. This is how
Connie Dufner, Editorial Director.................................................214.706.0000 the Hebrew Benevolent Society formed. The group secured
Ann Wilson, Graphic Designer..................................................................Ext. 171
land on Akard Street and buried him there. The Hebrew
Amy Principe, Digital/Social Media Coordinator......................................Ext. 167
Benevolent Society became Temple Emanu-El in 1875 and in
1884, what we now know as the cemetery was opened. In
1956, the graves that were on Akard Street were moved to
the Temple Emanu-El Cemetery.
The Window (USPS #017-824) is published monthly with a combined
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Road, Dallas, TX 75225-4204. Periodicals Postage Paid at Dallas,
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